Field Sales Associate - Residential Portland - Vancouver

About Lumen
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen’s network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.

The Role

Lumen, the Pacific Northwest's premier telecom and fiber optics company, is currently looking for talented individuals looking to get into sales in your neighborhood, people that are ready to share the amazing solutions available to local households.  Our Field Sales Associates are the champions of our cutting-edge fiber optic technology who meet with customers daily and discuss their internet needs and explain how Lumen can not only meet their needs but ultimately save the day by ensuring our customers have the best solutions available to them. In addition to a flexible schedule, our Field Sales Associates receive a very competitive base salary with monthly target sales incentives.

Special note about this role:

This is a Field Sales role, and most of your time will be spent out in the Field in the City or State that is listed in the job posting.

This is NOT a 100% Work from Home role. Any tasks or duties that need to be performed other than Field assignments, can be done from home, and that is the extent of the Work from Home possibilities for this job.

The Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for sharing Lumen solutions with members of the community in a door to door sales approach.  This includes having energy, knowledge, and ability to overcome concerns and questions from customers. 
• Ability to learn the basics of the fiber optic internet world and speak about the many solutions and offerings of Lumen and its subsidiaries. Over time you will be a technology expert and will receive ongoing training, feedback, and advice from industry leaders throughout your career and there are many opportunities to apply those skills in different career fields throughout the Company. 
• Demonstrate your expertise in customer service by wowing each potential customer with each transaction.  Even if they elect not be a customer, we want them to leave the conversation with a great feeling about Lumen and the amazing team that works here. 
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain mileage/expense reports as well as the ability to police oneself with a fairly independent work schedule is a must. 

What We Look For in a Candidate

• A passion for customer satisfaction
• Proven success in a previous sales role
• Self-motivated people who are able to work independently.  Paid training provided
• Must maintain a valid and current driver’s license and appropriate insurance for your reliable transportation
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Desire to succeed
• Candidates need to be in Portland or the Vancouver areas. 

What to Expect Next

Requisition #: 323335

EEO Statement
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Disclaimer
The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
 

Salary Range

Salary Min :

32805

Salary Max :

72900

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here.

Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Salary Range

Salary Min :

32805

Salary Max :

72900

This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job's location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual experience, qualifications and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified. To learn more, you are welcome to discuss with us as you move through the selection process.